Wilocity has raised $55.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Wilocity's investors include Accel, Aleph VC, S Capital VC, StageOne Ventures.
Wilocity was a semiconductor startup that developed 60 GHz multi-gigabit wireless chipsets based on WiGig standards, targeting short-range wireless networking, docking, point-to-point outdoor links, notebooks, and peripherals.[2][1][4] It served device manufacturers and enterprises needing high-speed wireless performance beyond traditional Wi-Fi, solving bandwidth limitations in data-intensive applications like video streaming and file transfers. Founded in 2007 in Caesarea, Israel, the company raised $55M before its acquisition by Qualcomm for $300M in July 2014, marking strong growth momentum validated by investors like Cisco.[1][2][3]
Wilocity was founded in 2007 by Tal Tamir (CEO), Dany Rettig (COO), Gal Basson (VP communications architecture), and Jorge Myszne (VP products and sales), all with expertise in wireless communications.[1][3][2] Based in Caesarea, Israel, at 21 Bareket Street, the idea emerged amid rising demand for faster wireless tech as WiGig (IEEE 802.11ad) standards gained traction for multi-gigabit speeds.[2][4] Early traction included strategic investments, such as from Cisco, building toward its pivotal 2014 acquisition by Qualcomm, which integrated its tech into broader wireless portfolios.[3][1]
Wilocity stood out in the millimeter-wave wireless space through:
Wilocity rode the millimeter-wave wireless trend toward WiGig/802.11ad, addressing exploding data demands from HD video, cloud syncing, and IoT in the early 2010s when multi-gigabit short-range links were nascent.[2][4] Timing was ideal post-WiGig standardization, with market forces like smartphone proliferation and bandwidth bottlenecks favoring high-frequency solutions. Its Qualcomm acquisition amplified influence, embedding 60 GHz tech into Snapdragon platforms and accelerating beamforming adoption in devices, paving the way for later 60 GHz advancements in Wi-Fi 6E/7 and 5G mmWave ecosystems.[1][2]
Post-2014 acquisition, Wilocity operates as a Qualcomm subsidiary, with its chipsets evolving into integrated RF solutions for modern wireless—think enhanced docking in laptops and AR/VR gear. Upcoming trends like Wi-Fi 7 proliferation and unlicensed mmWave spectrum expansion will leverage its foundational beamforming patents, potentially boosting Qualcomm's edge in multi-link operations. Influence may grow through licensing or new SiPs, sustaining impact in high-speed connectivity as AI-driven devices demand even faster links, echoing its original mission to redefine wireless performance.[2][1]
Wilocity has raised $55.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $35.0M Series D in October 2013.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2013 | $35.0M Series D | Accel, Aleph VC, S Capital VC, StageOne Ventures | |
| Jul 1, 2010 | $20.0M Series C | Accel, S Capital VC |